CPSC ISSUES WARNING ABOUT FAKE ‘LABUBU’ DOLLS AND PRODUCTS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued an urgent warning on August 18, 2025, about counterfeit Labubu plush dolls and keychains, also known as
MINNEAPOLIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL SHOOTER NOW DECEASED; NO ACTIVE THREAT
A suspected shooter at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, where the first day of classes for the K-8 school was underway, is deceased, according to
MASS THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS FORCES MICHIGAN SCHOOLS TO CANCEL CLASS
On August 19, 2025, Michigan City Area Schools in Indiana were forced to cancel in-person classes on the fifth day of the school year after
F.D.A. WARNS OF RADIOACTIVE SHRIMP SOLD AT WALMART; TENNESSEE NOT AFFECTED
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning advising consumers, retailers, and distributors not to eat, sell, or serve certain frozen shrimp
OVER 200,000 KIA TELLURIDE VEHICLES RECALLED FOR FAULTY DOOR BELT MOLDINGS
Kia America has issued a recall for 201,149 Telluride SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 model years due to faulty door belt moldings that may
WERNER LADDERS RECALLED FOR FAULTY LOCKING MECHANISM
On August 14, 2025, Werner Co. announced a recall of approximately 122,250 Werner 20’ and 24’ Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders due to a fall hazard
DOLLAR GENERAL ISSUES RECALL ON COFFEE FOR POSSIBLE GLASS
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – August 11, 2025 –Dollar General Corporation is recalling three (3) lots of its eight (8) ounce Clover Valley® Instant Coffee due to the potential
APOLLO MOON MISSION COMMANDER JAMES LOVELL PASSES AWAY AT 97
James Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13 mission, passed away at 97 on Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, as announced by NASA. Lovell, a
TOY PLAY KITCHENS RECALLED; ONE DEATH REPORTED
Backyard Kids, LLC, of Plano, Texas, is recalling approximately 192,000 KidKraft Farm to Table Model Play Kitchens due to a strangulation hazard, with about 400
RADIOACTIVE WASP NEST FOUND IN SOUTH CAROLINA
A radioactive wasp nest was found near the Savannah River Site nuclear facility in South Carolina on July 3, 2025. The nest’s contamination level exceeded
RESER’S HAM SALAD RECALLED FOR LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
WASHINGTON, July 27, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ham salad products
3.6 MILLION “BURST-PROOF” HOSES RECALLED FOR BURSTING; 29 INJURED
On July 24, 2025, Winston Products announced a recall of approximately 3.6 million HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses due to a risk of the hoses
OVER 600,000 FRIGIDAIRE MINIFRIDGES RECALLED; FIRE HAZARD
On July 24, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 634,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges, models EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175, due to a fire and burn
RECALL ISSUED FOR 5 MILLION ABOVE-GROUND POOLS; NINE DEATHS REPORTED
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), along with Bestway, Intex Recreation Corp., and Polygroup North America Inc., has issued a recall for approximately 5
FORD RECALLS 694,000 BRONCO SPORT AND ESCAPE VEHICLES
Ford is recalling over 694,000 Bronco Sport (2021-2024) and Escape (2020-2022) vehicles with 1.5L engines due to a potential fuel injector defect that could cause
FOUR PRODUCTS RECALLED FOR OVERHEATING OR BURN RISKS
On July 17, 2025, four product recalls were issued due to overheating or burn-related hazards. CasaClean Handheld Steamers (model DF-958, ~23,000 units) pose a burn
POSTAGE RATES TO INCREASE ON SUNDAY
Starting July 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will implement a significant postage rate increase, marking its 20th rate adjustment since 2000 and
WALMART RECALLS AROUND 850,000 STEEL WATER BOTTLES; TWO PEOPLE BLINDED
On July 10, 2025, a recall was issued for approximately 850,000 Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles due to a hazard where
OVER 260 ANIMALS RESCUED FROM GEORGIA HOME
In Trenton, Georgia, Nathaniel Levon Curington, 44, and Aimee Renee Curington, 45, were arrested and charged with seven counts of felony animal cruelty after nearly
RITZ PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS RECALLED FOR PACKAGING ERROR
EAST HANOVER, N.J., July 8, 2025 – Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of four carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (8-pack, 20-pack,
FBI WARNS OF RISE IN SCAM CALLS AND IMPERSONATIONS
The FBI has issued a warning about a rise in scam calls where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officials to extort money from victims. These scammers
KRAFT HEINZ RECALLS OSCAR MAYER TURKEY BACON FOR LISTERIA
WASHINGTON, July 2, 2025 – Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Newberry, S.C., establishment, is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products that may
OVER 200,000 HELMETS RECALLED
Name of Product: 509 helmets and 509 for Polaris helmets Hazard: The recalled helmets fail to provide sufficient protection in the event of a crash,
DEWALT GRINDER FLAP DISCS RECALLED; THREE INJURED
Name of Product: DEWALT® Grinder Flap Discs Hazard: The ceramic cloth abrasive flaps on the disc can detach while in use on a grinder, posing
GHIRARDELLI RECALLS MULTIPLE POWDERED BEVERAGE MIXES OVER POTENTIAL SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Leandro, California, is voluntarily recalling specific powdered beverage mixes due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The issue stems from
THERMOS RECALLS 8.1 MILLION STAINLESS KING FOOD JARS AND SPORTSMAN BOTTLES
Thermos is recalling approximately 8.1 million Stainless King Food Jars and Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles due to a safety hazard. The recalled products include
STATE-LICENSED MEDICAL MARIJUANA RECLASSIFIED FROM SCHEDULE 1 TO SCHEDULE 3
In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, has signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to
OREGON WOMAN CLAIMS SHE MAY HAVE SWALLOWED A HUMAN FINGERTIP IN TRADER JOE’S ORANGE JUICE LAWSUIT
In April 2026, Julee O’Neil filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Oregon, seeking $10,000 in damages after a disturbing
NATIONWIDE RECALL ISSUED FOR XANAX XR 3MG TABLETS
A nationwide recall has been issued for a specific batch of Xanax XR (alprazolam) 3 mg extended-release tablets. The distributor, Viatris Specialty LLC, initiated the
OVER 350,000 IRON SUPPLEMENTS RECALLED FOR LACKING CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING
Vitaquest International is recalling approximately 356,140 units of various iron-containing dietary supplements from multiple brands because they lack required child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention
1.7 MILLION BISSELL STEAM CLEANERS RECALLED FOR WATER AND STEAM BURN HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Health Canada, has announced a recall of approximately 1.7 million BISSELL Steam Shot OmniReach and Steam
OVER 400,000 FORD VEHICLES RECALLED BECAUSE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS CAN BREAK
Ford Motor Co. is recalling a total of 422,613 vehicles because the windshield wiper arms can break, which may reduce visibility and increase the risk
740,000 SAUTÉ PANS RECALLED OVER EJECTING METAL CAP HAZARD
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of approximately 740,000 Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans due to a serious safety hazard.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT ISSUED FOR GREAT VALUE BRAND DINO SHAPED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for certain frozen, ready-to-eat dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold
OVER 10 MILLION GRILL BRUSHES RECALLED FOR POSSIBLE ACCIDENTAL METAL INGESTION
Nexgrill is recalling approximately 10.2 million Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes due to a serious safety hazard. The small metal wire bristles can detach from
CPSC REMOVES HAZARDOUS “SUICIDE CORDS” FROM WALMART, EBAY, AND ALIEXPRESS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has successfully secured the removal of hazardous male-to-male extension cords (commonly known as “suicide cords”) from major online
JUDGE SETS ONE DOLLAR BOND IN MURDER CASE OF WOMAN USING PILLS TO INDUCE ABORTION
A Georgia judge has set a one-dollar bond for a woman facing a murder charge tied to allegations she used pills to end a pregnancy.
LITTLE DEBBIE REMOVES CONTROVERSIAL DYE FROM SNACKS
McKee Foods, the company behind Little Debbie snacks, says it has removed Red Dye No. 3 from its products and plans to phase out additional
WATE AND WBIR IN KNOXVILLE TO OPERATE UNDER SAME CORPORATE UMBRELLA SPARKS STATE LAWSUITS
Eight states, but not Tennessee, have filed a lawsuit to block Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna. Tegna is the parent company of WBIR Channel 10 in
LEGENDARY ACTOR AND MARTIAL ARTIST CHUCK NORRIS PASSES AWAY
Legendary actor Chuck Norris has died after he was hospitalized in Hawaii following a reported medical emergency. His family confirmed today that the 86-year-old icon
FDA RECALLING NEARLY 90,000 BOTTLES OF CHILDREN’S IBUPROFEN
The FDA is recalling children’s ibuprofen after the recalling firm received complaints of a gel-like mass and black particles in the products. Strides Pharma, Inc.
HYUNDAI STOPS SALES OF CERTAIN SUVs FOLLOWING DEATH OF CHILD
Hyundai has stopped sales of certain SUVs and plans to recall nearly 60,000 vehicles following the death of a young child. The company said it
AJINOMOTO RECALLS OVER 36 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD DUE TO GLASS CONTAMINATION
On March 3, 2026, Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, announced a significant expansion of its earlier recall from February 19, 2026,
MISS VICKIE’S SPICY DILL PICKLE CHIPS RECALLED FOR UNDECLARED MILK
Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall for select 8 oz. bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips due to the potential presence of
GREAT VALUE COTTAGE CHEESE PRODUCTS RECALLED FOR NOT BEING FULLY PASTEURIZED
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. announced a voluntary recall on February 24, 2026, for certain Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart stores and distribution
OVER 650,000 STEAM CLEANERS RECALLED FOR BOILER RUPTURE HAZARD
The Dupray Neat Steam Cleaner (model DUP020WNA) has been recalled due to a serious safety hazard. The product’s boiler can rupture if overfilled, if corrosion
3.2 MILLION WEBER-STEPHEN METAL WIRE BRUSHES RECALLED FOR INGESTION HAZARD
Weber-Stephen Products LLC is recalling approximately 3.2 million metal wire bristle grill brushes due to a serious ingestion hazard. The small metal wire bristles can
9,462 POUNDS OF FROZEN MEATBALLS RECALLED OVER METAL CONTAMINATION
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on February 22, 2026, that Rosina Food Products, Inc., based in West Seneca,
